Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Small local controller

Compact embedded PC can serve as data collector for comprehensive energy management in plant environments.

July 24, 2015

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Converting equipment

American Packaging adds new building and presses

$45 million expansion plans receive approval from Board of Directors.

July 24, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital printer ‘XAPS’ would-be counterfeiters

Digital carton printing company OTC Group helps its customers thwart counterfeiting and theft with Xerox tracking system.

July 24, 2015

Containers

Elegant glass bottle enhances shimmering liqueurs

E&J Gallo uses a clear glass bottle with a slim and elegant shape to showcase its new shimmering liqueur products, colored in deep, rich colors.

July 23, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Aerotech: Z-axis piezo nanopositioners

The QNP-Z series piezo nanopositioners provide the resolution, linearity, repeatability, and high dynamics required for the most demanding applications from microscopy to optics alignment.

July 23, 2015

Plastics/resins

First Quality Enterprises launches plastic solutions subsidiary

First Quality Packaging Solutions will develop innovative plastic packaging out of its Macon, GA, site.

July 23, 2015

Protective/transport packaging

Burlap bags find new life as insulation for meal kits

Meal-kit delivery service Plated switches from plastic insulation liners for its shippers to ones made from recycled jute, a rapidly renewable material that is also compostable.

July 22, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: AC drive

The new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC drive from Rockwell Automation is designed for machine builders that are looking for ways to improve their machines while reducing costs and complexity.

July 22, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Sensor cables

AutomationDirect offers IP69K-rated sensor cables available in lengths ranging from 2 to 10 meters.

July 22, 2015

Plastics/resins

DMFs can provide medical and pharmaceutical packaging benefits

Although not required by law or FDA regulation, Drug Master Files provide information about facilities, manufacturing, processing, packaging, and storage of drugs to support New Drug Applications.

July 22, 2015

Protective/transport packaging

Pregis expands manufacturing and sales in Mexico

Pregis opens new protective packaging manufacturing facility in Chihuahua, Mexico.

July 22, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Code Tech expands to a larger space

The anti-counterfeiting inkjet company signs a lease with Campus Plaza Trust for its new Princeton office space.

July 21, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Pilz: Compact I/O module

Pilz expanded the performance range of its automation system PSS 4000 for safe motion monitoring: the new, compact I/O module PSSu K F EI monitors safe speed, direction of movement and stop functions.

July 20, 2015